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   There are no plans for the employment of the Air Service in case of war, there is no plan of reconnaissance, no plan of bombardment, no plans for the operation of the various branches, or what they will do in the preparatory states, during the battle or in the exploitation. There is no system of airways to the various islands, no meteorological system, no liaison system, and no connection with the anti-aircraft artillery and searchlights. There is no system of air observation and listening posts. In other words, there is no real organization of the air forces for war in the Hawaiian Department.

SUPPLY

  The supply facilities consist of an Air supply depot which is situated in a partially completed building directly opposite the transport wharf in the City of Honolulu. This depot will be organized according to instructions issued from the Office of the Chief of Air Service. The commander of the de-

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